Julius Caesar was known for his ability to achieve what most people could not of his time. He demonstrated that a perfect example of, "If you want something, you have to work for it." Caesar used his intellect and persuasive techniques to accomplish his whole goal in his life. His goal in life was to control Rome. He eventually did this by controlling Rome's army and persuading the people that he should be their leader. Caesar accomplished many things in his life and also faced many hardships that he encountered on the way. What will be discussed includes his accomplishments, his popularity and why he was popular, his enemies he faced, and why he was hated by others.
Born in one of the well known families of Rome on July 13, 100 BC, the history of his family can be traced back to Aeneas, the mortal son of goddess Venus. Julius Caesar was named after Julius, the son of Aeneas. Julius Caesar's whole goal in life was to become the leader of Rome. Since he was a child he had tried to gain office in Roman politics. When he was 22 years old he tried to get in politics, but he failed while doing so. He left Rome at this time and went to Rhodes under the circumstance that he had to divorce his wife, Cornelia. He studied rhetoric under the distinguished teacher Molon while he was out of Rome. After studying rhetoric he was captured by pirates. The pirates held him hostage while they waited for their ransom money. Julius, while waiting for the money, threatened the pirates with crucifixion. This threat was fulfilled soon after Caesar was released from their custody. Also, after his release, he returned back to Rome in 73 BC as a very persuasive speaker only to find that the wife he had divorced had been killed.
His accomplishments were among the many. What he accomplished has inspired many generals and dictators after Caesar's time. He was also a very lucid writer. He wrote about his battles and the encounters he faced.